PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS FROM ACROSS ALABAMA Amplifying the voices of those working for change in Alabama by celebrating news, wins of all sizes, milestones, AND ways others could use support! Submit your news so we can celebrate you! - Alabama Waste Sludge Awareness exploded into action in Blount County advocating to ensure regulations on biosolids and waste sludge spreaders are upheld. Read the news coverage about the Blount County Commissioners meeting here and add the AWSA group on Facebook here.
- Huntsville Environmental Coalition is proud to unveil their first-ever website! Check it out here and learn more about how the HEC to get involved.
- Cahaba River Society is hosting events every day during Earth Week so you can maximize your volunteering! See their walking and canoe clean up options celebrating Earth Week here.
- Congratulations to the Friends of the Locust Fork River for cutting the ribbon and completing the brand-new Taylor Riverside Park! This new kayak park is a new stop on the Alabama Scenic River Trail offers a parking area and canoe ramp to the Locust Fork. See photos on Facebook here.
- Tennessee Riverkeeper is being honored by Walnut House's summer mural & art auction! Add Walnut House on Facebook to see the paintings featured in the mural and bid on your favorite one here.
- Alabama Scenic River Trail awarded six organizations with funding to improve freshwater recreation opportunities and access with their Waterway Enhancement Program! Visit the Facebook post to see what Coosa Riverkeeper, Freshwater Land Trust, and more plan to do with their funds.
- Alabama Water Watch published their 2023 Annual Report with over 4,000 data records submitted and over 450 sites monitored! See education stats, highlights, and more in the report here.
- ICYMI, there were huge advancements in federal action on the PFAS-class of chemicals this week: Two specific compounds, PFOS & PFOA, were declared as hazardous substances under the Superfund law (CERCLA), more details here. Additionally, the first ever federal limits on PFAS in drinking water were announced by EPA, read what SELC has to say here.
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